Illinois Hereford Bulletin - May/June 2023

The ILLINOIS BULLETIN

CONTENTS

PRESIDENT

Gene Stumpf

618-407-8374

VICE-PRESIDENT

Kent Burns

618-521-3199

TREASURER

Buddy Edenburn

217-649-0108

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Emily Bernard 815-992-8233

illinoishereford@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Randy Kline, 309-824-9937

Matt Johnson, 309-883-9466

Cody Crum, 217-248-7282

Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293

Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099

Matt Anderson, 309-267-1410

David Biggs, 815-441-4354

Kent Babbs, 618-322-5880

Kim Carney-Rhodes, 217-899-4104

CONTACT

UPDATES UPDATES

B.O.L.D. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Lauren McMillian and Morgan Richardson Attend the Second Annual Building on Leadership Development Conference in Desdemona, TX.

We are very proud of our two IJHA members, Morgan Richardson and Lauren McMillan who attended the 2023 BOLD Conference, March 23, 2023 - March 26, 2023. They spent their three days in Desdemona, TX at GKB’s High Point Ranch learning about leadership and hearing from industry speakers.

BOLD was kicked off on Thursday, with a welcome from the NJHA Board of Directors and a game of “Get to Know you BINGO.” Attendees heard from western lifestyle influencer Kirbee Schnoor, and Jenna Morr, of Teton Ridge. Then Certified Hereford Beef hosted an educational session on meat grading and the retail sector of the beef industry. Attendees even got to slice their own CHB steaks and grill their own delicious dinner. To finish the night, laughter and fun filled the house, as teams created and acted out their own scripted movie trailers.

Day 2 of the conference was filled with workshops hosted by the NJHA Board of Directors. Lauren and Tar hosted their workshop titled, “Who are you as a leader?” Attendees also heard from keynote speaker, Kelly Barnes, and had the opportunity to tour GKB Cattle’s operations.

The last full day of the conference was spent diving into careers and professional development in round tables that included GKB Cattle, Priefert, Elanco and the American Hereford Association. The afternoon included tours of the GKB Cattle operation and the day was finished by a Certified Hereford Beef dinner and dance.

The conference wrapped up Sunday, with members of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America joining attendees.

NJHA UPDATES:

• JNHE 2023 - MAD DASH TO THE HEREFORD BASH - July 8 - July 14, 2023 - Madison, WI

• Faces of Leadership-Columbus, OH - July 23-26, 2023

2023 IJHA PREVIEW SHOW

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 - SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023

ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 1

GENERAL INFORMATION:

ADDRESS:

DeKalb County Fairgrounds

1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich IL, 60548

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY:

• 6:00 p.m - Grounds open

FRIDAY:

• CHANGE: 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Check-in

• CHANGE: 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Hereford

Bowl Test and Future Professionals Resume Review

• CHANGE: 6:00 -7:30 p.m. - Hereford

Homeroom - a leadership training seminar. All juniors are invited to attend. Pizza will be provided.

SATURDAY:

• 8:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies

• 8:15 a.m - Fitting Contest

• 9:00 a.m. - Showmanship - (youngest to oldest, PrePeeWee at the end).

• Bred and Owned Show begins at the conclusion of showmanship

• Cow/Calf, Bulls, B&O Heifers, Steers

• Scholarship Interviews, Speeches Hybrid Individual Sales and Sales Academy.

• Approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the show

• 5:30 p.m - Junior Meeting

• 7:00 p.m - Banquet Hall

SUNDAY:

• Group photo at photo backdrop with T-Shirts sponsored by Perks Ranch prior to the beginning of the show

• Owned Heifer Show – 8:00 a.m.

ENTRY PROCESS:

• CHANGE: This year we will be using the Showman App. as our entry system.

• Entries will open on May 1, 2023 and must be completed by June 1, 2023.

• $25 PER ENTRY + $10 IJHA Dues

• CHANGE: Entries will be DUE JUNE 1st! WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING LATE ENTIRES THIS YEAR!

LODGING:

HOTELS

• Blocks of rooms are available at:

• Montcler Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

• 3300 Drew Ave

• Sandwich, IL 60548

• 630-273-6000

• Yorkville is about 20 minutes away for other hotels.

• NOTICE: 30-Day room reservation cancellation policy.

CAMPING

• There is camping for $30 a night, with 50 AMP breakers.

CONTESTS:

• Contest Include:

• Scholarships:

• Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship, Chris Stephens Memorial Scholarship, Wayne Sage Memorial Scholarship, Faces of Leadership Travel Scholarship.

• Due June 1, 2023

• Speeches:

• Hybrid Illustrated Speech, Advanced Speech, Individual Sales and Sales Academy.

• Due June 1, 2023

• Future Professionals Resume Review

• For juniors wanting to participate in the Future Professionals Contest at JNHE. Professionals can review resumes prior to the deadline for JNHE, to make corrections.

• Resumes can be emailed to Morgan Richardson (m.richardson5254@gmail. com) by May 15th.

• Outstanding Member:

• CHANGE: The IJHA Outstanding Member will now be selected via a two-step process. Members can nominate peers when submitting their entries.

• IJHA Director Application

• Due June 1, 2023.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS:

MOLLY BIGGS, SECRETARY

• Phone: (779) 861-0725

• Email: ijha.secretary@gmail.com

SCOTT AND MONICA TORRANCE, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Scott: 309-221-6274

• Monica: 309-333-1551

• Email:

• torrance@mtcnow.net

TOM AND TAMMY BOATMAN, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Tom: 404-372-6754

• Tammy: 770-354-4195

• Email:

• tomtammy@perksranch.com

JACOB AND BRITTANY CHAPMAN, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Jacob: 815-587-4061

• Brittany: 815-712-6578

• Email:

• jbchapman2009@gmail.com

FLOYD CRANE, SHOW HOST

• Phone: (815) 712-5735

FOR MORE INFO.

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President’s Comments

As I am writing this, it is the first part of April and the weather here in Southern Illinois is very extreme as usual. We can go from freezing to 80 degrees and sunny with all kinds of variable weather issues. As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather now, stick around and it will change the next day or two.”

This time of year, spring calving is in full swing for some breeders and about over for others. The grass is greening up and growing with plenty of moisture so far this calendar year.

Another OKC Cattleman’s Congress, National Western, Fort Worth Stock Show and our own IL Beef Expo has come and gone. Illinois Hereford breeders were well represented and had great success in the winners circle. Congratulations to all winners and breeders on their success.

Again as in the past few years, Hereford cattle have been in high demand and many have received a high price for white face genetics.

On March 4, 2023, the Illinois Hereford association held its annual banquet and awards presentation at the Holiday Inn in Bloomington, Illinois. Much like 2022 we had very good attendance supporting this great organization.

The Senior board honored the following: Breeder of the Year: Hawk Livestock – Tom, Mandy and Jess Hawk, Hall of Fame Recipient: Ed and Judy McMillan, Distinguished Service Award: Carthage Livestock Inc. – Brent and Kris Lowderman

Noah Benedict, American Hereford Association Upper Midwest Region Field Staff, updated everyone on the current activities in our region. Dr. Paul Walker, President of the Illinois Beef Association informed everyone of the current IBA activities. Tracy Sayer, gave an update on the Illinois Hereford Women activities. The Illinois Junior Hereford report was given by our State and National Junior Board member Lauren McMillan. A short presentation was also given by Dave Wilcox of Kent Feeds.

I would like to thank Buddy Edenburn and our board directors (past and current) for helping with the annual banquet and state function events. As spring and summer months approach, please be careful and safe. Be sure to check or website and the IBA hereford section for upcoming events and shows. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any Illinois Hereford board member.

Illinois Hereford Association’s Annual Meeting & Banquet

Saturday March 4, 2023 @ 7:22 pm

Secretary’s Minutes

Vice President Kent Burns called the meeting to order – 92 people were present, representing 44 memberships, constituting a quorum. The Secretary’s minutes from the 2022 meeting and the Treasurer’s Report for 2022 were circulated and opened for discussion. Robert Knott moved to approve the IHA’s minutes from the 2022 Annual Meeting. Randy Kline seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Jerome Tjardes moved to accept the IHA’s Treasurer’s report. John Fauth seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Tracie Sayre gave the Illinois Hereford Women report. Introduced the IHW Board; Anette Crane Vice President, Melissa Bernard Secretary, and Lisa Edenburn Treasurer. The IHW had some silent auction items with all funds going to support the state queen and princess program along with other IJHA programs. Elaina Walsh was recognized as the Queen and Allie Anderson as Princess.

Lauren McMillan, member of IJHA addressed the membership and updated on the recent activities of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association and National Junior Hereford Association. Preview Show 2023 is in Sandwich hosted by the Crane’s, JNHE is in Madison, WI.

Buddy Edenburn, committee chair for the Junior Scholarship committee, recapped the Junior Scholarships and Awards programs. Award programs available in 2023 will include the Sam Taylor Scholarship, Junior Prospect Award, and the Faces of Leadership Scholarship. A new scholarship sponsored by the Sage Family will be available in 2023 as well.

Buddy Edenburn updated the membership on plans for the 2023 Illinois Hereford Tour and announced that it will be in western Illinois. He asked for any volunteers for stops. We can’t have a tour without willing participants. He asked everyone to stay tuned for updates in the Hereford Bulletin.

Award Presentations: Randy Kline honored Hawk Livestock of Earlville, IL as the IHA Breeder of the Year. Chad Benedict presented Ed and Judy McMillan as the IHA Hall of Fame Inductee. Mark Stephens honored Brent and Chris Lowderman with the Distinguished Service Award. Kent Burns also recognized Gene Stumpf, Randy Kline and Matt Johnson as outgoing IHA board members and officers.

Kent Burns presented the Director Nominating Report and recommended the following individuals to serve a three year term: At Large – Jimmy Bernard, Grand Ridge, Illinois; At Large – Craig Crutcher, Montrose, Illinois; At Large – Andrew Spinazola, Illinois.

Mark Stephens moved to accept the nominations. Kurt Peterson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Stephens discussed being on the committee looking for candidates for the National Hereford Board. He asked for people to think about possible candidates and contact him.

Seeing no further business, Jerome Tjardes moved to adjourn the meeting and Kyle McMillan seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Illinois Hereford Association Board of Directors Meeting

Sunday, Aoril 2, 2023 @ 10:30

List of Board Members Present: Kent Burns, Kevin Babbs, Craig Crutcher, Jody McMillan, Matt Anderson, Jimmy Bernard and Chad Benedict, Absent: David Biggs, Kim Carney-Rhodes, Cody Crum and Andrew Spinazola

DISCUSSION TOPICS

1. Meeting called to order by President Burns

2. Secretary’s Report – Edenburn

a. Benedict motioned and Babbs seconded all approved minutes of annual meeting for publication.

b. Babbs motioned and McMillan seconded all approved minutes of 3/5/2023 Board of Directors meeting.

3. Treasurer’s Report – Edenburn

a. Year to year comparison was presented for review and discussion. No action necessary.

b. The outcome of the Junior Auction at the banquet was discussed, netting $2,005 this year. The board is happy with the results to date. Thoughts for future auctions include trying to get some more cutting-edge bulls.

c. Membership is 67 as of today.

4. Membership Services Report and Communications Report - Edenburn

a. Ways to get more membership were discussed. Ideas include:

i. Making the web page more interactive for members. Including giving advertising opportunities and developing a for-sale page.

ii. Developing a sale for members.

iii. Trying to get more attendance at the Banquet.

iv. Doing more in the Hereford portion of the IBA Magazine. Including a Presidents message, Fieldman message and more marketing information from AHA.

v. Discussed developing some marketing materials for display at IBE, Production Sales, Preview Show, and other locations.

vi. Discussed talking during the IJHA Preview show banquet about value of membership.

vii. Talking to State Fair staff about tying membership to showing in the open show.

viii. McMillan is going to work with daughter Lauren to start developing some marketing/display ideas.

b. Next issue of the Bulletin submission date is April 15th.

i. Need to publish Annual meeting minutes.

ii. Want to get a tour together and publish.

iii. Publish preliminary info for potential sale.

iv. Want to publish short articles with pictures of award winners from the Banquet over the next year. v. Can also publish list of award winners as filler over the next year.

vi. Buddy will start getting the PDF version of the Hereford pages and forwarding it to all members. c. No update available for Webpage.

5. 2023 IHA Committee Discussion & Appointments led by President Burn’s. Crutcher motioned and McMillan seconded, all in favor of the following list.,

a. Executive Committee

i. 2023 – Burns, Babbs, Edenburn

b. Sale Committee

i. 2023 – Bernard, Babbs, Crum, Anderson

c. Banquet Committee

i. 2023 – Edenburn, Burns, McMillan

d. Jr. Scholarship & Activities Committee

i. 2023 – Edenburn, Benedict, Carney

e. Director Nominating Committee

i. 2023 – Burns, Crutcher, Biggs

f. Tour Committee

i. 2023 – Burns, Spinazola, Bernard, Anderson, Babbs

g. Show Committee

6. Sale Committee

i. 2023 – Babbs, Crutcher, Bernard

a. AHA field man Noah Benedict presented a proposal for a future breed sale. Much discussion followed and choices were narrowed down to the following:

i. Auctioneer Cody Lowderman

ii. Location Moline IL pending site visit and discussion with facility.

iii. Date February 17.

iv. More discussion and update on April 12th conference call.

7. Banquet Update (Annual Meeting)

a. Need to look for a less expensive location. The price in Bloomington is $50 per person so the banquet is losing money.

b. Discussed the possibility of going to IBA building in Springfield. Buddy will follow up with Josh St. Peters.

8. Tour Committee Update

a. Matt Anderson graciously offered to be the Saturday night stop in Moline. Several possible stops were discussed in the area including: Fleishner, Earlybird, Johnson, Mullinex, Cagwin, Knott, Peterson. Lemenager, Youngs and others. Members will contact individuals about being stops.

b. Confirmed yes: Andersen, Fleishner and Young.

c. Confirmed no: Torrance, Lemenager

9. Show Committee - Babbs

a. Breck Denbam is confirmed at the State Fair Open Judge.

b. State Fair has given us 6 more classes for the open show. Need to confirm if that is total or 6 each for horned and polled.

c. Would like to discuss with the state fair superintendent making IHA membership a requirement for showing in open show.

d. Jensen has provided a belt buckle for Reserve Champion Horned Hereford. They would like to change this to the Champion since no one is providing a price for that. This is no problem, just need to coordinate with the State Fair superintendent.

e. Discussed providing prizes for the Junior Show divisions and champions. IHA has coordinated donations in the past for this, but it takes a lot of effort. Also, many of the prizes were going to juniors who had no affiliation to IHA or IJHA. Individuals are willing to donate but someone has to volunteer to organize it.

10. American Hereford Association Update from Noah Benedict.

11. Next Meeting – Tour and Sale committees required, all welcome. Wednesday April 12th at 8 pm. Buddy will send a meeting invite to all.

IHA Update

The Illinois Hereford Association will be hosting a consignment sale on February 17, 2024. It will be hosted in Moline, Illinois. Cattle will be consigned from all over Illinois and some surrounding states. All cattle in the sale will have been through a nomination and screening process. Any member of The Illinois Hereford Association is eligible to nominate cattle. More details will be coming out very soon. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Illinois Hereford Association website and Facebook page for updates. We hope to see a lot of people in Moline on 2/17/2024!

American Hereford Association Newsletter

Spring is a long-awaited sight for many farmers and ranchers. It is the mark of a new season without cold temperatures, snow, and provides new life with white-faced calves being born across the country. Hereford cattle have been in high demand and the sales have reflected that. I highly encourage you to look at the sales results page on our AHA website. Study the numbers, the pedigrees, and the programs that are being sought after and think to how you can incorporate those genetics or philosophies into your program for your customers next year.

While this time of year wraps up the sale season it does hold plenty of new beginnings as well. Many of you may have seen the new MyHerd Search engine that has been launched. This is a fantastic tool to begin utilizing in your own operations. There is so many capabilities that you and your customers have access to now with your searches for registered cattle that were not previously available. I encourage you to implement this tool. Go to the resources page and watch all of the new videos pertaining to this tool. Study it, implement it, and reap the rewards! This spring also holds the start of The Fall Calf Feedout Program that is going to be held at HRC Feedyards. This is going to be another great tool to utilize for producers across the country. It is very similar to the Spring cald Feedout Program held in the fall. The enrollment deadline is May 1st, so be sure to take a look at this information on the website or contact me for more details!

Finally, the summer show season is going to be upon us before we know it! I personally can’t wait to begin traveling to state preview shows and field days in the months of May and June. I am excited to see what juniors bring to the table this year as well as see what they have bred for and what different genetics they are using in their programs. Being able to watch these juniors work with their animals early in the summer and then getting to watch them compete later on at the Junior National Hereford Expo is one of my favorite parts of the whole summer. Speaking of the JNHE, don’t forget that the Early deadline for entries is May 1st and the final deadline is June 1st. Madison Wisconsin is the place to be from June 8th-14th, you aren’t going to want to miss what Amy, Bailey, Chloe, and the junior board have in store!

I hope that everyone made it through the winter season, and that calving seasons treated you well. Keep powering through and striving to make the best Hereford cattle yet. Please never hesitate to reach out and I would love to hear from you! Noah Benedict 217-372-8009